Job Information
Shiloh Paving & Excavating, Inc. Asphalt Roller Operator in York, Pennsylvania
Summary/Overview:
Asphalt Roller Operator safely operates heavy machinery (rollers) to compact and smooth freshly laid asphalt, ensuring proper density and a smooth finish for roads and surfaces, requiring coordination with the crew, understanding material temperatures, performing daily equipment checks, and adhering to strict safety protocols in a fast-paced, outdoor environment.
Essential Job Functions/Requirements
- Drive rollers (smooth drum, pneumatic tire) in overlapping passes to achieve required compaction and smoothness on asphalt and subgrade.
- Work with the paving crew, using hand/audio signals to coordinate speed, direction, and avoid interference.
- Monitor asphalt temperature and adjust machine settings (frequency, amplitude, water) to match mix design, thickness, and temperature for optimal compaction.
- Conduct daily pre- and post-operation checks, fluid/water system checks, and report mechanical issues to supervisors.
- Safely operate roller in successive overlapping passes over surfaces to be compacted, rolling asphalt to desired compaction and smoothness.
- Determine the speed and direction of the machine, based on knowledge of compressibility of material under changing temperatures, so that ridges do not form by excessive pressure.
- Use a hand tamp or guide portable plate compactors over areas not accessible to a road roller.
- Operate the Breakdown roller to achieve proper compaction.
- Operate the Finish Roller in successive overlapping passes to apply the final finish and remove imperfections with a finish roller.
- Uphold strict safety guidelines, barricade freshly laid asphalt, and maintain awareness of surroundings and crew members.
- Responsible for daily checks of water systems and scrapers on the drums.
- Assist with setup/take-down, clean up, and potentially other duties as assigned.
- Adhere to all safety procedures, wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and ensure a safe work environment, often near traffic or in extreme temperatures.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Minimum of (2) years' experience operating Breakdown Roller and Finish Rollers.
- Need to be able to understand the operations and process of running for commercial and roadways
- Understanding of compaction techniques, asphalt behavior, material properties, and temperature zones.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in various conditions.
- Basic mechanical aptitude for equipment upkeep.
- Good communication and teamwork.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- CDL a plus especially with tanker endorsement
General Information
- 90% of work is located within a 1-hour radius of our York, PA shop location
- Residential, commercial and municipal work
- Parking lots and commercial work. roadway paving for cities, PennDOT roadways and township roadways
- Work in various environmental conditions, including hot surfaces and uneven terrain.
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
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